 Chiang
Mai Transportation and transfer guide
There are several modes of both public and private transportation
available to ensure your convenience when it comes to getting
around Chiang Mai. They are as follows :
Currently, there are about 30 rental businesses operating
in the city of Chiang Mai. cars, vans, motorcycles, and bicycles
are available for hire at most of these rentals.
Insurance for cars is available at the majority of rental
businesses. Before renting it is wise to obtain the infotmation
regarding costs and claims, should any damage be done to the
vehicle while it is in your care. This is especially true
if you are planning to take the vehicle on a long trip.
Vehicles are rented for a time period, with no limit put
on the mileage. The only conditions are that you pay for the
gas the vehicle uses and return it safely and on time. Most
businesses will also require that you deposit your passport
as a guarantee of the punctual and safe return of the vehicle.
Needless to say, you should have a driver's license, international
or from your home country, and a clear  understanding
of the rules of the road before renting a vehicle. Because
of the variety of vehicles that use the roads, Chiang Mai
traffic is quit unlike that of anywhere else. It may take
a lot of getting used to, and it may be a good idea to firsr
observe the traffic from the passenger's point of view before
taking over at the wheel.
Besides rentals, another way of getting around the city is
through the use of public transportation. Silors (Songtaews),
or pickups that have been converted into mini-buses; tuk tuks,
or motorized three - wheel taxis samlors, or pedal trishaws
and buses (at last a familiar name!) are all available public
transportation. These are numerous and can be found everywhere
in the city.
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